West Oakland Travel Guide
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Visit West Oakland
Stay near popular West Oakland attractions
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise
Top hotels in West Oakland

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The location is excellent, right at the edge of Nob Hill, with a cable car line and a Big Bus tour stop just nearby, making it very convenient to explore downtown. Japantown is also within walking distance. The hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Overall, a great place to stay ..."
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf is friendly and comfortable for vacation tourists. It is very convenient with public transit such as Muni F, 8 and 22, etc. Especially, it provides very good breakfast!"
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
"Very low price, would definitely come back."
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"very good place to stay, everyone was nice and helpful"
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026
Where to stay in West Oakland

Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.

















